| Az'arc'a Package Deal | |
|---|---|
| Ability | Cost |
| Default environment is zero gravity | 0 |
| +5 INT | 5 |
| +8 REC | 16 |
| Az'arc'a Absorption: Absorption 6d6 (energy, to END) | 30 |
| Az'arc'a Form: Desolidification (affected by energy attacks), Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2), Persistent (+1/2), Inherent (+1/4); Always On (-1/2), Cannot Pass Through Metals (-1/2) | 45 |
| Az'arc'a Senses: HRRP (Radio Group) | 12 |
| Az'arc'a Senses: Radar (Radio Group), Increased Arc Of Perception (360°), Discriminatory | 25 |
| Az'arc'a Movement (Space): FTL Travel (1 LY/year) | 10 |
| Az'arc'a Movement (Normal): Flight 10" | 20 |
| Az'arc'a Energy Projection: Multipower, 60-point reserve | 60 |
| 1) Energy Blast 4d6, Affects Physical World (+2) | 6 |
| 2) Sight Group Flash 4d6, Affects Physical World (+2) | 6 |
| 3) Radio Group Flash 4d6, Affects Physical World (+2) | 6 |
| 4) Telekinesis (10 STR), Affects Physical World (+2) | 4 |
| Az'arc'a Form: Life Support (Self-Contained Breathing; Longevity: Immortality; Safe Environments: High Radiation, Intense Cold, Intense Heat, Low Pressure/Vacuum; Diminished Eating: no nead to eat) | 26 |
| Disadvantages | Value |
| -10 STR | -10 |
| Physical Limitation: no Hearing Group or Touch Group Senses (Frequently, Greatly Impairing) | -15 |
| Vulnerability: 2 x STUN from Electrical Attacks (Common) | -20 |
| Total Cost Of Package: | 226 |
The Az'arc'a (the apostrophes represent ultrasonic vowels Humans cannot perceive or pronounce) are a species of energy beings, composed of ions bound by electric fields. They are native to the radiation belt surrounding a gas giant world in the Galactic core, but have spread to similar environments all through the central parts of the Galaxy.
To a solid being, an Az'arc'a appears as a spherical or circular mass of pulsing rings and/or loops of plasma occupying a volume about 10 meters across. Some have a symmetrical appearance; some are asymmetrical collections of energy pulses, some seem to change appearance at will. They communciate by radio, light pulses, or inducing vibrations in metal structures to create sound.
Reproduction among Az'arc'a is asexual; individuals rich in energy divide into two offpsring, each with the parent's memories. Over time the older memories fade, but most Az'arc'a can recall things that happened millennia ago. Individuals who spend long periods traveling at lightspeed may have even older memories.
Az'arc'a cannot live on planets, but can interact with material beings in spaceships or stations. They can move through normal space at velocities up to the speed of light. Since they have limited ability to manipulate physical objects, they have no technology to speak of, but their knowledge of mathematics, physics, astrophysics, and cosmology is profound.
Material beings dealing with Az'arc'a can only trade in energy and information. The things Az'arc'a find interesting are mysterious - some of them love to hear music (via radio), others collect mathematical theorems, codes, detective stories, or new prime numbers. In exchange they give out knowledge of their own, typically physics data, astrogational information, or Galactic history.